FCC Over-the-Air Signal Report
You can get 36 free TV channels in Tehachapi, CA
4 channels are rated Strong (indoor-ready) near the center of Tehachapi. Check your exact ZIP code below.
36Total Stations
4Strong (Indoor OK)
NNWMain Tower Dir.
Major Broadcast Networks Nearby
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Recommended Setup for This Area
Indoor Window or Tabletop Antenna
4 stations arrive with a Strong signal here. Place a quality indoor antenna near a window or wall facing the towers.
📡 VHF Alert: 6 local stations here broadcast on VHF (RF 2–13). Pick an antenna with VHF rods/elements—not a UHF-only flat square. Why this matters.
🧭 Broadcast Tower Compass — Which Way to Point Your Antenna
Each dot is a local TV tower relative to your center point (● Green = Strong, ● Blue = Moderate, ● Amber = Weak).
Primary Aim Direction: NNW (332°)
Place your indoor antenna near a window or exterior wall facing NNW (332°), or aim your attic/rooftop antenna toward that compass bearing for the strongest signal lock.
After placing or moving your antenna, always run a fresh TV channel rescan.
All Free Over-the-Air TV Channels in Tehachapi, CA
Sorted with Strong signals and major broadcast networks first. Channel is the virtual channel number your TV displays; Band / RF Ch. is the actual radio frequency that determines whether you need a VHF-capable antenna. How we calculate signals.
| Channel | Network | Station | Distance | Point Antenna | Band / RF Ch. | Estimated Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | ABC | KERO-TV Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 23.1 mi | NNW (339°) | High VHF RF 10 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 29 | CBS | KBAK-TV Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 22.9 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 33 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 45 | MyNetworkTV | KUVI-DT Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 26.3 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 26 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 58 | Local / LPTV | KBFX-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 22.9 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 29 | ● Strong — Indoor OK |
| 17 | NBC | KGET-TV Bakersfield, CA · Full Power | 26.3 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 25 | ● Moderate — Window / High Indoor |
| 7 | ABC | KABC-TV Los Angeles, CA · Full Power | 66.9 mi | SSE (161°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 2 | CBS | KCBS-TV Los Angeles, CA · Full Power | 66.4 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 4 | NBC | KNBC Los Angeles, CA · Full Power | 67.0 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 36 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 11 | FOX | KTTV Los Angeles, CA · Full Power | 67.1 mi | SSE (161°) | High VHF RF 11 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 5 | CW | KTLA Los Angeles, CA · Full Power | 66.9 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 13 | MyNetworkTV | KCOP-TV Los Angeles, CA · Full Power | 67.1 mi | SSE (161°) | High VHF RF 13 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 52 | Telemundo | KVEA Corona, CA · Full Power | 67.0 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 25 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 62 | Independent | KRCA Riverside, CA · Full Power | 66.9 mi | SSE (161°) | High VHF RF 7 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 8 | Local / LPTV | K08MM-D Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 26.3 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 15 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 31 | Local / LPTV | KBTF-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 26.3 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 31 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 39 | Local / LPTV | KABE-CD Bakersfield, CA · Class A | 26.3 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 35 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 56 | Local / LPTV | KDOC-TV Anaheim, CA · Full Power | 66.4 mi | SSE (161°) | High VHF RF 12 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 9 | Local / LPTV | KCAL-TV Los Angeles, CA · Full Power | 66.8 mi | SSE (161°) | High VHF RF 9 | ▲ Weak — Outdoor / Attic |
| 50 | PBS | KOCE-TV Huntington Beach, CA · Full Power | 67.1 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 24 | PBS | KVCR-DT San Bernardino, CA · Full Power | 104.7 mi | SE (141°) | Low VHF RF 5 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 64 | ION | KILM Inglewood, CA · Full Power | 66.9 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 30 | ION | KPXN-TV San Bernardino, CA · Full Power | 66.9 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 24 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 34 | Univision | KMEX-DT Los Angeles, CA · Full Power | 66.9 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 34 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 44 | Independent | KXLA Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · Full Power | 66.9 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 57 | Independent | KJLA Ventura, CA · Full Power | 66.9 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 30 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 18 | Independent | KSCI Long Beach, CA · Full Power | 67.1 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 18 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KEBK-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 23.1 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 27 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KZKC-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 23.1 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | KDBK-LD Bakersfield, CA · Low Power | 23.1 mi | NNW (339°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| – | Local / LPTV | K04SB-D Bakersfield, CA · Translator | 26.3 mi | NW (321°) | UHF RF 17 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 46 | UniMás | KFTR-DT Ontario, CA · Full Power | 66.9 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 29 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 28 | Local / LPTV | KCET Los Angeles, CA · Full Power | 67.1 mi | SSE (161°) | UHF RF 28 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 63 | Mtv Tr3S | KBEH Garden Grove, CA · Full Power | 67.8 mi | SSE (161°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 22 | MundoFox | KWHY-TV Los Angeles, CA · Full Power | 67.8 mi | SSE (161°) | Low VHF RF 4 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 61 | UniMás | KTFF-DT Porterville, CA · Full Power | 82.1 mi | NNW (345°) | UHF RF 23 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
| 49 | Educational | KIFR Visalia, CA · Full Power | 82.1 mi | NNW (345°) | UHF RF 22 | ○ Fringe — Deep Outdoor |
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